Recent content by kenseries3

I've tried the DIY approach first. I made a sleeve from 15mm copper capillary joint. Cut the end off to reduce the length to match the original bush and pinched the end to stop it sliding on the gear stick. While I had the stick out I also cleaned all the solidified grease out from the centering...

I read it as Series 2&3 AND Series 3 LHD

Thanks Blackburn - looks like I'll have to fork out for a new stick after all

Hi I just joined the site as I am now the proud(?) owner of a 1984 Series 3 as a retirement present. This is a SWB van body with 2.25 petrol engine. I bought it for winter use around the Staffordshire hills where I live. Not sure now whether this was a good idea as it is becoming a challenge to...

Mine has a cylindrical end which I think is original shape as I can see the remains of the old bush still wrapped around it. It is recessed so not possible to slide off the old bit to investigate. I had also thought of sliding on a piece of pvc piping to damp down the rattle but worried this...

Hi I have just got myself a series 3 and am trying to get it back on the road. The gear stick rattles in the selectors which I am sure is caused by a worn bush at the end of the stick. Mine looks like it was a cylindrical nylon bush and has completely worn to the diameter of the stick. Does...